Family planning and women’s health in primary care (HEAD306 / APP763)
The module covers delivery of contraceptive services and management of fertility within the community setting
CPD for healthcare professionals

This 20 credit module, studied at degree or masters level, focuses on the principles and issues involved in delivering contraceptive services to women within the community setting. This includes comprehensive coverage of managing fertility and incorporates key competences to be gained in practice.
The module tutors will use a blended teaching approach utilising lectures, small group discussion, peer teaching, case studies, demonstrations, video, patient narrative and role play.
Module code
Credits
FHEQ level
Location
On completion of the module you will be able to:
On completion of the module you will be able to:
The assessment for this module is in three parts:
(Please note that these assessment details are provisional - if you require further information please contact the module lead or the Professional Development Unit)
Module dates
This module will not be running in 2021 / 22.
The university is following government guidelines on COVID 19 and there is a possibility that some modules may require online delivery. We will keep you informed of any decisions regarding this.
Please be aware that all modules run to minimum numbers. In the event that there are low numbers, this module may be rescheduled to an alternative date. Some modules are also subject to maximum numbers – for further information please contact the Professional Development Unit.
This module can be studied as a standalone module or as an optional module towards some of our BSc (Hons) Professional Development pathways - please contact the Professional Development Unit for further information.
This module focuses on the core principles and issues involved in delivering contraceptive services to women within the community setting. This includes comprehensive coverage of sexual health and incorporates key competences to be gained in practice.
To be eligible for the module you must be:
Fees
Please see our professional development module fees page.
For further information regarding this module, please contact:
Professional Development Unit
Level 4 Rolle Building, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA
Prospective student enquiries: pduadmissions@plymouth.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1752 586951
Current student enquiries: pdu@plymouth.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1752 586958
The module lead is Andrea Stebbings.